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In the heart of Manhattan, a team is building the world's skinniest skyscraper on a tiny 18-meter-wide site. This episode goes inside the construction of 111 West 57th Street, exploring the incredible engineering challenges and the unique views from its incredible heights. We also trace the building's engineering lineage to a surprising source: the work of a British glass pioneer who perfected a method for vast, crystal-clear glass panels.

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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionized their field.

This film was first broadcast: 2020

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